From Hong Kong Ballet to nurturing the next generation – meet ATAP teacher, Lynn Liang In 2024, we were delighted to establish a Training Hub in Hong Kong, generously sponsored by The Croucher Hong Kong Charitable Trust, to deliver the in-person training component of our Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme across East Asia. Former […]
At Hedgewood SEN Primary School, dance is more than just movement—it’s a powerful tool for engagement, learning, and connection. We spoke to Cosme Monmeneu, Teacher & Music Lead, for Children’s Mental Health Week about how he uses The Royal Ballet School’s Primary Steps on Demand programme to support his students and why dance is so important for children with special educational needs (SEN). Â
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Angela Rippon CBE visits the School to launch the UK’s first Let’s Dance initiative Last month, we were thrilled to welcome English broadcaster, former newsreader, writer and journalist, Angela Rippon CBE to Upper School to launch the UK’s inaugural Let’s Dance event. A first in our near 100-year history, The Royal Ballet School will open
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The Royal Ballet School announces new partnership with The PE Hub We are delighted to announce that the School has partnered with The PE Hub to expand the reach of our Primary Steps on Demand programme and bring high-quality dance education to thousands of primary school teachers and pupils across the UK. Our Primary
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Jeanetta shares the Frederick Ashton repertoire that will feature in the new Levels 4-6 of the School’s Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme.
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The Royal Ballet School’s Christmas gift guide 2024 The holiday season is almost upon us! If you’ve not started your Christmas shopping yet, our gift guide is the perfect place to start. We love this time of year and have plenty of fabulous gift ideas for you and your loved ones to help make your
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This October, we hosted our annual Autumn Intensive, welcoming young dancers for a one-day immersive experience exploring the art of performance and dynamics, and stagecraft using repertoire from Giselle. Â
We caught up with two of our teachers from the Intensive, Leanne Cope and Sabina Westcombe, to get their reflections.
Inside our Autumn Intensive: highlights from Leanne Cope and Sabina Westcombe Read More »
Members of our Training & Access Team have been sharing their expertise with dance educators worldwide, most recently hosting our Inspire teacher training seminars in Melbourne, Australia.
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At The Royal Ballet School, we believe every child should have access to the arts. That’s why we created our Primary Steps programme. With support from the Department for Education, we offer a joyful introduction to dance to students across the UK who might not otherwise have the opportunity. Each year, we stage demonstrations and workshops at our partner primary schools, inviting students to participate and discover the magic of ballet.Â
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The Royal Ballet School’s guide to audition preparation With applications now open for our next cohort of students, we’re excited to welcome aspiring dancers to showcase their passion and potential for classical ballet. Auditions can often feel daunting and nerve-wracking, but they’re also a wonderful opportunity to showcase your love for ballet to an audience
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